Poison Blade

Ezio's poison blade, though rendered useless by the range of the poison darts, can be used as a devious tool in order to lay waste to an un suspecting patrol.

The Poison Blade was one of the several upgrades of the Hidden Blade, invented by the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad using the Apple of Eden. Based on Altaïr's design in the Codex, it was later crafted by Leonardo da Vinci, for use by Ezio Auditore da Firenze. The weapon was essentially a thin, hollow needle hidden within the blade that could be filled with poison.

Description

Besides dealing a direct kill to the intended assassination target, the poison blade could also be used as a distraction, as anyone within the immediate area would stop to watch the poisoned victim, creating an assassination opportunity if one of the spectators happened to be a target. Additionally, one could poison someone as a distraction to cover an approach to a restricted area in the same manner.

The poison blade was especially useful when completing Assassination Contracts, as in many cases, targets would either be followed by guards or be in a guarded area, the poison blade therefore allowed Ezio to silently take down the assigned target without being discovered by guards.

Poison vials could be bought from a doctor at 175 florins each, and up to five could be initially carried at a time. The maximum number of vials could be increased to ten or fifteen after buying the Medium and Large poison vial upgrades, purchasable from any Tailor.